Services we do NOT provide
While A Better Map has a well-rounded skill set, there are certain tasks outside the scope of our services. There is certainly some gray area in these distinctions, but below are some of the common specializations beyond what we offer.
Desktop GIS products
GIS is often the basis of interactive map projects, but we not provide GIS-specific tools and applications beyond the context of web-related requirements.
Data creation and maintenance
Your written content, images, and geographic data are typically your responsibility, although we can certainly provide assistance with things like:
- One-off data conversion if it is not an ongoing project
- Guidance and suggestions for ongoing data management workflows
- Basic quality control and error checking
Full websites without a map focus
While we could probably create a website in our sleep, our passion and purpose are to develop interactive maps and not full-fledged websites unrelated to mapping. If that is your project's focus let us know and we can point you in A Better Direction!
IT tasks and server administration
Some interactive map projects can thrive without ever uttering the word "server", while others are far more complex than that. Due to the complexity (and liability) of ongoing server maintenance, however, it is not something A Better Map provides, although we can offer basic consultation for choosing and using the right platform. We are also happy to clear up any confusion in terms of what qualifies as "server maintenance" since it is quite a vast topic.